Women's initial preferences for self-sampling tests at home for cervical cancer screening in the UK: A mixed-methods analysis of demographic and behavioural factors
Home seems a suitable setting for self-sampling, and it could alleviate many barriers faced to health professional-collected samples. Yet introducing test options did not allow all individuals a compelling basis for preference. Specific behaviour change techniques for identified barriers are proposed for this group. Ultimately, if choice is offered, future screening guidelines should consider how to address individuals with no test preference.
Authors
- Dénes Stefler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4482-148X)
- Victoria Whitelock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8604-4490)
- Yolanda Eraso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7754-5960)
- Erin D. Clarke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8250-5990)
- Donna Williams
Institutions
- London Metropolitan University (GB)
- Cancer Research UK (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2025.106109
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00